Borland C++ Builder v6 - Missing form in design mode

[minime911]

Hi everyone

I created a project with a single form in C++ Builder v6 and added some source/header files. Everything resided in the same directory and worked fine. When I renamed and moved the form (.dfm file) and the matching code (.cpp and .h) to a different directory, I was no longer able to view the form in design mode. The form is still there, the project compiles fine and the final executable works as expected too.

I am stuck. :-|

 

[2ffat]

There is a resource file (.res) that contains the original name of the form and program files. You should be able to open it in BCB6 and edit it. It's been awhile since I did one that I'm a bit rusty as to the detail. Let us know if you get stuck.



James P. Cottingham
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[minime911]

I deleted the resource file and the IDE generated a new one. If I drag and drop it into the IDE, all I get is gibberish (not ASCII?).

 

[minime911]

I found a partial solution to the problem.

The original TFormMain.cpp had a line: #pragma resource "*.dfm"
I changed it to: #pragma resource "TFormMain.dfm"
Then I changed it back to: #pragma resource "*.dfm"

Now, the form does not appear instantly when I open the project, but only when I do the following:

1. Press Ctrl+F12
2. Select TFormMain (or the name you've given your form) from the list
3. Press F12 for the form to appear

I don't know exactly what happened but it works. Anyone know better, please lets us know.

 

[2ffat]

In BCB6 go to Project->Edit Option Source. This will open you *bpr file in xml format. Look for the names of your old form and, possibly, your old location. Make sure you have a really good backup before editing anything.



James P. Cottingham
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